Township Council Meeting — Packet

139-26 May 12, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF THE NINE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE DEGNAN PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN AND OUTDOOR FITNESS AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (“Township”) sought bids for a Contract for the Degnan Park Community Gardens and Outdoor Fitness Area Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, nine sealed bids were received and opened by the Township on March 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, all nine bids exceeded the grant amount of the Township’s appropriation for these goods and services; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer recommends that the bids be rejected and that the bid specifications be modified and re-bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2d, and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing recommendation of the Municipal Engineer. NOW LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of West Orange that all nine bids received on March 25, 2026 for the Degnan Park Community Garden and Outdoor Fitness Area Improvements Project be hereby REJECTED pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2d as to specifications and will be revised and re-bid and payment for specifications shall be returned to the ten vendors who picked up the bid. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: May 12, 2026